Our standard newsletter is taking a vacation this month. Enjoy our summer edition as we prepare to bring you updates again in July.
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Summertime has arrived! Have you taken a moment to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished this past year? Teaching in the era of COVID has presented unimagined challenges, and you’ve gone above and beyond for your students. Your efforts will resonate through those young lives in the years to come.


Now, we hope you can take advantage of some “you time” to slow down and rejuvenate. Enjoy this season of sunshine and much-needed recreation! In that spirit, let’s have some fun in this month’s newsletter, and we’ll be back next month to provide you support as you prepare for the new school year. 

Let’s dive into the fun and play some summer trivia! Do you know the answer to all five questions? Test your knowledge and earn a spot on our leaderboard. 

Whatever it is you love to do to re-energize and have fun, we hope you enjoy plenty of it in the weeks ahead!

Advice and answers

Keep it clean

Juicy watermelon on a summer’s day is one of the best simple pleasures in life. Check out this easy summer hack to take the hassle out of prep and cleanup, plus other unique ideas to try this year.

Where to start

Is your fun-juice all tapped out? Does “free time” feel foreign, and you’re not sure how to make the most of it? This Summer Bucket List is bound to offer something to feed your soul. 

Customer insights

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Let’s connect

Have you connected with other Amplify teachers in our Facebook groups yet? Amplify educators from across the country are checking in there to support each other, share creative ideas and helpful tips, and simply be social! If you haven’t checked out the group for your program, we encourage you to join and join in the conversation! Spoiler alert: You just might stumble on a few fun contests and get in on some giveaways in the year ahead too. Join us!


Janelle McDonald from Perry Township Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana shared in the Facebook group that her students created beautiful One Pagers following Summer of the Mariposas.

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